7 Things You Don't Need to Buy

Here are items you can take off your shopping list, says Crystal Paine -- wife, homeschool mom to three, self-proclaimed minimalist and author of "The Money Saving Mom‘s Budget."

Paper Towels

We do keep a few rolls of paper towels on hand in the basement pantry for guests, but otherwise, we don’t use paper towels. Rags work just as well–or better!–and you can just stick them in the washer when you’re finished. Or, if it was a really icky mess, you can always just toss the rag when you’re done.